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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 136.01 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 136.01 and 54.07 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 136.01 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/136.01 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 136.01 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 7,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353.86/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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